I won't get into the specifics of my background etc (unless you really want to know) but a lot of the posts read as if AAC Officers get to fly for a couple of years then become desk bound. Especially with the posts explaining that the RN Pilots and even the RAF get to fly more hours.

I'd like to know what the Officers spend the rest of their time doing? Actually, no, i'd like to know what the Officers are supposed to be doing whilst not flying?

I assume officers in other regt's would organise training for their troops, and AT etc... But do AAC Officers have say a platoon of soldiers and NCO's under their care?

And i would hope i've learnt to take on board what people are telling me and not have a limited view of what i'd like to think happened.

Basically, because i was already a O/CDT via Welbeck and RMCS i have been offered a place at RMAS pending a couple of decisions and maybe an interview. Which is an important but not the only reason i want to go back to the Army as opposed to the RAF.

Although i suppose the RAF or RN would be just as interested in an application.... Will see how the AAC Apititude tests pan out and make a decision ASAP before im too far down the line and on my way to RMAS!

Saying that, i'd need to look into how Pilot Officers are different to the daily buisness of an Army Officer as deep down thats where i'd like to see myself. Then again, i don't think the Forces are going to be a 35 year career so its important i have something i can use in Civvy st...

One of the old adages which still seems to hold true is, "Officer first, Pilot second". As has been discussed before, this may be outdated, but is still very much the way the AAC operates at the minute.

Agreed, good laugh, until the next day when I realised how badly I smelled of alcohol and slight vomit.

Good times...

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yes getting woken up by a lady with a cup of tea is a nice touch but the realisation of pending interview and quick assessment of 1) suit lying on floor in crumpled mess! 2) shoes that have strange markings on them? 3) where is my tie???? 4)...why do my feet hurt??

not a good half an hour, however it all ended up well so I cant have been that bad (or at least managed to blag that I wasn't!)